During the nine weeks of training, Larson received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Larson is the son of Roanne and David Larson of Fairfield. He is a 2007 graduate of Fairfield High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.